Ubuntu Day - Embedded & Edge Computing
Tuesday Nov 26, Canonical offices, London
Ubuntu Day - Embedded & Edge Computing
Join us in London for a day of deep dives on the key software challenges around embedded and edge computing. We’ll offer practical guidance on security, AI and fleet management from an enterprise perspective. We’ll showcase the capabilities of open source in running device fleets that are secure, scalable and cost-effective.
Event information
See you on Tuesday Nov 26, at Canonical Offices, 3 More London Riverside, 3 More London Pl, London SE1 2RE, UK.
Meet in person, connect with IoT leaders, and dive into discussions with our experts on topics like the Cyber Resilience Act, AI on the edge, real-time systems, and much more.
This event is free of charge, but spaces are limited. If you plan to attend, please register on this page. Looking forward to seeing you in London!
Agenda
08:30 - 09:30 | Welcome & breakfast
09:30 - 10:00 | Keynote
Joe Dulin, Devices Sales VP & Tabish Khan, Sales Director IoT at Canonical
Discover how Canonical secure, scalable, and customizable solutions are transforming the embedded landscape across industries.
10:00 - 10:30 | Optimizing IoT and Edge with Ubuntu: Secure, Simplify, Scale
Gabriel Aguiar Noury, Product Manager & Tabish Khan, Sales Director IoT at Canonical
From IoT to edge computing, learn how Ubuntu simplifies the deployment, management, and maintenance of devices while ensuring reliability and security. Whether you’re developing next-generation hardware or looking to optimize your embedded systems, this session will provide the insights and tools you need to succeed.
10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee break
11:00 - 11:30 | AI for embedded devices
Gabriel Aguiar Noury, Product Manager at Canonical
As AI models increasingly move to production, the need to perform model inference on embedded devices is growing. Constrained devices require solutions that are lightweight but still secure and updatable. In this session, we’ll dive into how snaps and Ubuntu Core can streamline the packaging and deployment of AI models on resource-limited systems.
11:30 - 12:00 | Ubuntu for real-time systems
Edoardo Barbieri, Product Manager at Canonical
This session will cover the basics of real-time Linux on Ubuntu. Do you have an extreme latency-dependent use case? Do you want to learn about providing deterministic response times in your production systems? Join this session to understand how real-time Linux suits various verticals, from telco applications to dedicated devices in industrial automation and robotics.
12:00 - 12:30 | Streamlining Edge Device Provisioning with Ubuntu Core: Ocado Technology’s Global Solution
Mario Paphitis, Engineering Manager & Fahad Mahmood, Platform Product Manager at Ocado Technology
In this session, we will explore how Ocado Technology leverages Ubuntu Core to efficiently manage edge device provisioning across a global network of warehouses, including our own and those of our partners. From ensuring secure, scalable deployment to simplifying updates and maintenance, Ubuntu Core plays a critical role in automating the burden of managing edge infrastructure. Join us to discover how this solution is transforming operational efficiency and reducing complexity in edge computing environments.
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 - 14:00 | Ubuntu certified Hardware – benefits for partners and customers
Bobby Vale, Head of IoT Platforms and Ecosystem & Darren Chapman, Sales Director UK at Advantech
Reducing development costs and time to market is the key. Pre certified hardware supporting Ubuntu Pro delivers an ‘out of the box’ experience for Linux users providing easy evaluation, guaranteed maintenance and the ability to scale across a range of hardware to meet the needs of your application. Learn more about the range of options from Advantech.
14:00 - 14:30 | Streamlining Edge IoT Deployments with Kubernetes and ArgoCD: Pudo’s Journey to Centralized Edge Device Management
Firat Yaşar, Head of Engineering for Cloud and Operations & Erinç Erensoy, Head of Engineering for Software Development at Adesso
This session explores how adesso applied a DevOps mindset to integrate edge Kubernetes and ArgoCD for Pudo, a sustainable smart shipment management service, centralising and streamlining IoT deployments. By combining a microservices architecture with centralized control, we enabled efficient, real-time updates across multiple edge locations. Attendees will discover how this DevOps approach enhances deployment speed, consistency, and resilience, driving agility and reliability in IoT environments.
14:30 - 15:00 | AI/ML with Ubuntu and Nvidia
Ondrej Kubik, Senior Staff IoT Architect at Canonical
Learn how to accelerate your NVIDIA Jetson-based platforms from concept to production with Ubuntu. Explore the seamless integration and joint validation efforts by NVIDIA and Canonical, designed to ensure compatibility and scalability for AI on the Edge solutions. Discover how Canonical supports your projects with security updates via Ubuntu Pro, along with tailored services for optimizing images and AI/ML stacks on Jetson-based deployments.
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee break
15:30 - 16:00 | Ubuntu and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
Jean-Charles Verdié, Field Engineering Manager at Canonical
As the EU Cyber Resilience Act sets stringent security requirements for OEMs and ODMs, this session will delve into Ubuntu’s security-first approach and demonstrate how Canonical’s solutions can help ensure your devices comply with evolving EU regulations.
16:00 - 16:30 | Landscape for fleet management
Michael Croft-White, Engineering Director at Canonical
Shipping your Ubuntu Core IoT device is just the beginning. With Landscape Canonical, you have the tools and resources to manage your entire fleet, ensuring they remain updated, configured, and secure throughout their lifecycle. In this session, we’ll explore the robust features Landscape offers out of the box and demonstrate how its API can be utilized to create custom management solutions on our reliable infrastructure.
16:30 - 16:40 | Closing remarks
Joe Dulin, Devices Sales VP & Tabish Khan, Sales Director IoT at Canonical
16:40 - 18:00 | Drinks reception